A photo of Shovelnose guitarfish

Shovelnose guitarfish

Pseudobatos productus

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  • Conservation StatusVulnerable
  • DifficultyDifficult
  • HardinessResilient
  • Liters per Fish750 L
  • OriginEastern Pacific Ocean
  • pH7.0 - 8.0
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityRare
  • Temperature14.0 - 26.0 °C
  • VibrancyDull

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Shovelnose guitarfish

The Shovelnose guitarfish, Pseudobatos productus, is a ray distinguished by a flattened body and a long, pointed snout resembling a shovel. Its dorsal surface is generally gray to brown, providing camouflage against sandy ocean floors. This species inhabits the Eastern Pacific, ranging from San Francisco, USA, to the Gulf of California, and down to the northern part of Peru. Featuring a body that merges the appearance of both sharks and rays, it has a visually unique profile. Despite its distinctive look, the Shovelnose guitarfish is not commonly known in the aquarium hobby, primarily due to its size and habitat requirements, which make it challenging to keep in home aquariums.

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